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Emerging artist Olivia Wolf finds healing, rebirth and renewal following life-altering loss on her debut album, Silver Rounds, out now (1.17). Across 10 songs, the intrinsically artistic storyteller opens a window into the fragility, messiness and unpredictability of one of the deepest human emotions - grief.
With champions including Brent Cobb and Steve Earle, and comparisons to “a female version of early Sturgill Simpson” (Saving Country Music), Wolf is an incoming force in Country/Americana. Raised on bluegrass in Northern California and influenced by Appalachia’s eclectic musical traditions, Wolf creates a patchwork of rhythmic bluegrass, simmering rock, salt-of-the-earth country and more. Listeners will hear a blend of her inspirations including Gillian Welch, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Bobby Charles and others.
Produced and partially co-written by Sean McConnell (Brittney Spencer, Ashley McBryde, Amythyst Kiah), Silver Rounds showcases Wolf’s potent imagery and ability to write music that transcends the earthly realm, while addressing the questions of mortality that she wrestled with after the loss of her fiancé just two weeks before their wedding.
Listen to Silver Rounds, here:
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“Silver Rounds tells the tale of riding the cosmic waves between the earthly and spiritual realms," says Wolf. "The connection of light and dark are so close and divided only by a thin line, one moment can change it all. When you lose someone unexpectedly, you find a deeper connection to the spiritual world while having to exist within the earthly one. This album tells the journey of trying to hold on to both of those worlds.”
An album steeped in intentionality from the first note to the last, Silver Rounds takes listeners on a journey of escapism (“Cosmic Appalachian Radio” & “The Veil”), questioning the universe’s plan (“Lucky One”), letting go of worry (“High Life” & “Weed King”), giving into your darkest thoughts (“Lie In Wait” & “Silver Rounds”) and your rebellious spirit (“Good Smoke Too”), acceptance (“Meet You At The Cross”) and healing (“The Wild”).
From a 1950s typewriter to a tarot card reader in Sedona, smoke-filled life revelations to omens from the afterlife, each song on the album is influenced by Wolf’s real-life experiences, while maintaining a grasp on universal emotions.
“One of our favourite new breakthrough artists” — Holler Country
Most Anticipated Country Albums for 2025 — Saving Country Music
“able to blend both worlds to narrate her tales of desolation and rebirth” — KCRW
“sure to be one of early 2025’s most talked about in the country space” — Wick’s Picks
Wolf celebrated the release of her new album at Tennessee’s oldest-known dive bar, Springwater Supper Club & Lounge, earlier this week and will announce more shows soon. For more information, visit oliviawolf.com.
‘Silver Rounds’ Tracklist:
Produced by Sean McConnell
Recorded and Mixed by Justin Tocket
Mastered by Brian Lucey
Recorded at Silent Desert Studios - Nolensville, TN
Mixed at Dockside Studio - Maurice, LA
Mastered at Magic Garden - Los Angeles, CA
1. “Cosmic Appalachian Radio” (Olivia Wolf, Sean McConnell)
2. “Lucky One” (Olivia Wolf, Sean McConnell)
3. “High Life” (Olivia Wolf, Taylor McCall)
4. “Lie In Wait” (Olivia Wolf, Sean McConnell)
5. “Good Smoke Too” (Olivia Wolf, Taylor McCall)
6. “The Veil” (Olivia Wolf, Sean McConnell)
7. “Weed King” (Olivia Wolf, Taylor McCall)
8. “Silver Rounds” (Olivia Wolf, Rochelle Elie)
9. “Meet You at The Cross” (Olivia Wolf, Sean McConnell)
10. “The Wild” (Olivia Wolf, Rochelle Elie)
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